May 25, 2026, 3:10 PM ET

Cleveland Guardians left-handed reliever Erik Sabrowski (elbow) is being placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with left-elbow inflammation, according to the team. Right-hander Codi Heuer is being recalled from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Although Sabrowski isn't in the mix for saves in Cleveland as a late-inning setup man, he's still rostered in 25% of Yahoo leagues and has been one of the best all-around relievers in baseball so far in 2026. The 28-year-old Canadian southpaw leads the league with 17 holds and has gone 2-1 with a stingy 1.71 ERA (1.84 FIP) and 0.95 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and 13 walks in 21 innings pitched out of the bullpen. Sabrowski also had a 1.84 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 42:21 K:BB in 29 1/3 relief innings for Cleveland last year. Only he and Mason Miller of the Padres are in the 100th percentile in strikeout rate in 2026, which tells you all you need to know. In fantasy leagues that reward points for holds, Sabrowski is worth holding.--Keith Hernandez
Source: GuardsInsider

May 25, 2026, 3:02 PM ET

Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton confirmed that infielder Brooks Lee is the team's primary third baseman going forward after Royce Lewis was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. "Once we made the move to option Royce, we talked about what was best for our club right now. We felt moving Brooks to third was the best thing for our club," Shelton said. Lee will occasionally play some shortstop, but he will mostly see time at the hot corner. It's not like Lee was great defensively at the 6, and he has made four straight starts at third since Lewis was sent to the minors. Top prospect Kaelen Culpepper could force his way to the big leagues soon and take over duties at shortstop in Minnesota, but until that happens, it will be Ryan Kreidler at short for the Twins. Lee, a 25-year-old switch-hitter in his third year in the majors, is currently slashing .254/.309/.395 with a career-best .704 OPS, five homers, 26 RBI, 22 runs, and three steals across 49 games played. He has eligibility at second, third, and shortstop in Yahoo leagues and is rostered in 25% of those formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes

May 25, 2026, 2:42 PM ET

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday that right-hander Kodai Senga (back) will make another minor-league rehab start on Thursday, per Max Goodman of NJ.com. Senga made his first rehab start on Friday for Single-A St. Lucie and allowed two earned runs on four hits while walking one and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings. He threw 36 of his 63 pitches for strikes. Depending on how he fares in his second rehab start this week, the Mets could choose to reinstate Senga from the 15-day injured list after that. The 33-year-old Japanese native wasn't very good at all in his five starts for the Mets this year before tweaking his back, though, so don't be surprised if the Mets aren't in any rush to bring him back to the big-league starting rotation. Senga has gone 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA (6.13 FIP) and 1.95 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 13 walks in 20 innings. It also isn't out of the question that Senga returns as a long man out of New York's bullpen. After a strong first year in MLB in 2023, in which he was an All-Star, Senga hasn't quite been the same after making just one start in 2024 due to injury. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can take a wait-and-see approach on Senga.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NJ.com - Max Goodman

May 25, 2026, 2:35 PM ET

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday that catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee) is already hitting and could be back well before his eight-week timetable, according to NJ.com's Max Goodman. "He's built different," Mendoza said. Alvarez is recovering nicely after undergoing surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee less than two weeks ago. If everything continues to progress well for Alvarez, he'll have a chance to rejoin the Mets as their starting catcher before the end of June. Until then, the Mets will continue to move forward with Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger splitting the duties behind the plate in Queens. Alvarez continues to struggle to stay healthy in the big leagues, but when he's active, he can provide above-average power at the catching position for fantasy managers. The 24-year-old Venezuelan had a career-high 25 homers in 123 games in 2023 in his first full season in the majors, but he has combined for 22 homers in the last two seasons. Because of his latest injury, Alvarez is now only rostered in 16% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NJ.com - Max Goodman

May 25, 2026, 2:23 PM ET

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Monday that shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) has started running and doing other baseball activities such as fielding grounders and hitting, according to Max Goodman of NJ.com. Finally, the 32-year-old Puerto Rican shortstop is making progress after already missing more than a month with a pretty serious left-calf strain. Lindor still has a ways to go before he can rejoin the major-league roster, but barring a setback once he's cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment, he should be back at some point in June to try and help the Mets climb out of the basement in the National League East. Until then, Bo Bichette will continue to handle starting shortstop duties, with Brett Baty playing third base against right-handed pitching. Lindor should remain stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy baseball leagues despite his injury and slow start to the 2026 season. Before getting hurt, the five-time All-Star was batting just .226 (21-for-93) with two long balls, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two steals in 24 games played.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NJ.com - Max Goodman

May 25, 2026, 2:17 PM ET

Even though Boston Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle is scheduled to face off against the first-place Atlanta Braves in his next outing this week, he has done enough to warrant waiver-wire consideration in fantasy leagues where he's still available. The 23-year-old southpaw picked up another quality start by allowing three earned runs in six innings while walking two and striking out nine for a no-decision in his last outing on May 22 against the Minnesota Twins. Tolle now has four quality starts in his six starts in 2026, posting a 2.45 ERA (2.84 FIP) and 0.82 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and only nine walks in 36 2/3 innings pitched. He has yet to allow more than three earned runs in an outing and is one of the more promising, young left-handed arms in all of baseball. Tolle made his big-league debut last year with the BoSox and wasn't quite as good, recording a 6.06 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 19 K's and eight walks in 16 1/3 frames over seven appearances (three starts). Tolle is rostered in 62% of Yahoo leagues, and he'll have a nice test this week against Atlanta.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 25, 2026, 1:45 PM ET

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) didn't bounce back well from his minor-league rehab start on Saturday with Triple-A Omaha, manager Matt Quatraro told Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Ragans felt similar symptoms in his elbow as before, although he didn't feel anything while pitching on Saturday. He is being shut down for two to three days before being re-evaluated. It's unfortunate news after the 28-year-old southpaw gave up one run with three strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings in his rehab start over the weekend. Ragans is on the 15-day injured list with an impingement in his left elbow and appeared to be making strides towards potentially rejoining the Royals' starting rotation in the near future, but now that's all up in the air. The former first-rounder by the Texas Rangers in 2016 was a fantasy ace as a first-time All-Star in 2024, but he has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons. Before his elbow injury landed him on the IL, Ragans went 1-4 this year with a 4.84 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 45 K's and 23 walks in eight starts across 35 1/3 innings. He should still be stashed everywhere for his strikeout upside.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers

May 25, 2026, 1:33 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan recently returned from his injured stint at Triple-A and is quickly in the mix to join the MLB rotation. Ryan spent a month on the Triple-A injured list with a minor hamstring injury, but has looked sharp in his return. Over his last two outings with Oklahoma City, Ryan has logged nine innings with just one earned run, four hits, and a stellar 11:1 K:BB. Additionally, Ryan has seen his stash value skyrocket as of late, given that Blake Snell recently joined Tyler Glasnow on the MLB injured list, leaving a clear spot for Ryan to join the rotation. The 27-year-old made his MLB debut in 2024 and held his own, posting a 1.33 ERA over 20 1/3 innings, but did not take the mound in 2025 after undergoing an internal brace procedure. However, with his lengthy injury history behind him and a clear opening, Ryan carries elite stash upside in the short term, as he appears to be the clear next-best option for this pitching staff.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 25, 2026, 1:27 PM ET

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for the second straight day due to the flu in Monday's series opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. Nick Morabito will make the start in left field at Citi Field and will bat seventh against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Carson Benge is serving as the designated hitter for the MEts and will bat leadoff. Soto is still under the weather, but hopefully, he'll be ready to return at some point during this series early in the week against the Reds. Soto has been picking things up at the plate recently, going 14-for-37 (.378) with six home runs, 10 RBI, four stolen bases, and 11 runs scored in his last 10 games since May 14 to raise his season slash line to .294/.390/.559 with a .949 OPS. The 27-year-old four-time All-Star only has 10 homers on the year, but he also missed some time with a calf injury early on. When active, Soto is a must-start in all traditional fantasy formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 25, 2026, 1:20 PM ET

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper continues to showcase his elite five-category profile at Triple-A and enters Week 9 as a must-stash prospect. Culpepper opened the campaign with Triple-A St. Paul after splitting the 2025 season between Double-A and Triple-A. Over 113 total games over the top levels last summer, Culpepper posted a .289/.375/.469 line with 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases. Through 45 games at St. Paul, the infielder has already gone deep 10 times while swiping 11 bags. He has held a .247/.347/.462 line with a .809 OPS. Over his last 12 games, he has posted a stellar 8:8 K:BB with two of these long balls and four stolen bases. Given that the Twins lack many proven options in their current infield and the recent demotion of Royce Lewis, Culpepper could have his name called in the immediate future. He should be viewed as a top stash target in all leagues ahead of Week 9.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 25, 2026, 1:18 PM ET

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Kansas City Chiefs have no plans for the foreseeable future to sign wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) to a long-term contract extension. Rice is currently serving a 30-day sentence in prison for violating his probation by testing positive for marijuana, and he's also recovering from a clean-up procedure on his right knee. Can you blame the Chiefs? The 26-year-old former second-rounder (55th overall) in 2023 out of SMU already served a six-game suspension for violating the league's personal-conduct policy, and although he should be recovered from knee surgery in time for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, the NFL could choose to suspend Rice again to begin the upcoming season. Rice is heading into the final year of a four-year, $6.4 million deal with KC and could be hitting the open market next March. He is serving a five-year probation for his involvement in an accident in Dallas in 2024. Rice has the potential to be one of the best wideouts in the league, but injuries and off-the-field issues are holding him back and causing his dynasty stock to fall drastically. He had 79 catches, 938 yards, and seven touchdowns in 16 games in his rookie season in 2023, but he has played in only 12 games in the last two years. A potential second suspension in 2026 will inevitably cause Rice's redraft fantasy value to drop.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

May 25, 2026, 1:14 PM ET

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson enjoyed a dominant bounce-back effort after a season-worst showing. On May 15, the former LSU superstar's near-perfect regular season came to a sudden halt as he allowed six hits and five runs, both of which set season highs. However, on May 22, the left-hander quickly returned to form, logging 4 2/3 shutout frames with three hits and a 7:2 K:BB. Removing his lone outlier outing from his game log, the former No. 3 overall pick would carry an incredible 0.52 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, and a 54:7 K:BB over a short 34 2/3 inning stint with Double-A. Given his current production, the sotuhpaw is already on the verge of reaching Triple-A and may only need a brief taste of the level before reaching Seattle. Even though there is no clear spot for him on the MLB roster, he possesses the highest upside among pitching prospects to stash, making him a priority target in all formats.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 25, 2026, 1:13 PM ET

Daniel Suarez won this year's Coca-Cola 600 with some late-race strategies that paid off well at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Suarez started the race from 14th after qualifying was canceled due to rain, and starting positions were set by a metric from the NASCAR rulebook. Early on in the first stage, Suarez made an unscheduled pit stop and fell a lap down until getting a caution a few laps later. Suarez spent the rest of the stage recovering from his loss in track position, but ended it in 12th and fell short of earning stage points. In the second stage, Suarez continued to challenge for a top-10 running position, but ended up pitting an extra time due to a vibration in his car. As a result, he lost more track position and ended the stage in 30th. He then spent the third stage trying to recover more track position, but only made it up to 21st. In the final stage, Suarez continued to gain more positions, but in the late part of the stage, his team made a call to take two tires instead of four and started at the front as he beat everyone out on pit road. Then, through two consecutive restarts, Suarez got a push from Kyle Larson and held off Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and Tyler Reddick while the race was called early for rain on lap 372. Suarez scored his third career Cup Series win and his first with Spire Motorsports in 2026. With his victory, Suarez now moves up to 10th in the regular season standings after 13 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

May 25, 2026, 1:12 PM ET

Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing finished as the runner-up in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Bell started the race from 17th and was improving to a top-10 running position until midway through the stage, when he had an equipment interference penalty on pit road. The No. 20 Toyota driver could not recover from this penalty in the first stage and ended up 31st without any stage points. In the second stage, Bell made his recovery and took advantage of pitting late into the stage for fresher tires than the leaders. This allowed him to make it back up to sixth by the end of the stage for his first batch of stage points. Bell repeated the strategy in the third stage, and it paid off even more, as he went on to win the third stage by passing his teammate Denny Hamlin a few laps before the end of the stage. In the final stage, Bell continued to run inside the top five through most of the stage, but failed to take the lead from Daniel Suarez in the closing laps before the race was called early due to weather. Bell ended up in second for his best finish of the season and now moves to eighth in the regular season standings after 13 Cup races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

May 25, 2026, 1:11 PM ET

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin ended the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in third place. Hamlin began the race from 11th and then spent the first stage passing cars until he made it to the top five. The first stage ended with Hamlin in third while Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe stayed ahead of the driver of the No. 11 Toyota. In the second stage, Hamlin got by Briscoe mid-way through the second stage and ended up winning it with a commanding lead over Ty Gibbs. Hamlin continued to run inside the top five through most of the rest of the race, falling short of winning the third stage to Christopher Bell after losing the lead to him before the end of the stage. In the final stage, Hamlin came close to winning the race in the late stages, but cautions kept him from passing Daniel Suarez for the win, and instead left him finishing third. With his sixth top-5 finish of the season, Hamlin is now second in the regular-season standings, 122 points behind Tyler Reddick.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

May 25, 2026, 1:10 PM ET

Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing placed fourth at the end of this year's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Reddick was the polesitter for the event and started first after qualifying was canceled due to rain. The No. 45 Toyota driver held the lead through the first half of the first stage until a lap 53 crash caused him to head to pit road, where he lost the lead. Although he charged back through the field against other drivers on two tires, he was overtaken by Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe and finished the first stage in third. Reddick continued to run well throughout the entire race, finishing the second stage in fourth, while in the third stage, he reacquired the lead and held it until he wore his tires out and lost positions. He ended the third stage in sixth and finished the race in fourth after failing to pass Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell, and eventual race winner Daniel Suarez in the closing laps. With his 10th top-10 finish of the year, Reddick now holds a lead of 122 points in the regular season standings over Hamlin.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

May 25, 2026, 1:08 PM ET

Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports finished in fifth for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Larson began the race from 18th and showcased that he was one of the fastest cars early in the race. In the first stage, Larson climbed from 18th to the top-5 until a couple of early cautions shuffled the field around for pit stops. The No. 5 Chevrolet driver took advantage of the restarts and walked away with winning the first stage. For the rest of the race, Larson consistently ran inside the top five for most of the race, finishing fifth at the end of both the second and third stages. In the final stage, Larson continued to compete for the win, but never held the lead again. Larson ended the race with his best finish since his 2021 victory at Charlotte and now moves up to sixth in the regular season standings. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

May 25, 2026, 1:05 PM ET

Miami Marlins top pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day injured list last week with a shoulder injury. This was a tough blow for the budding ace as he appeared to have a clear path to making his MLB debut in the immediate future, as Robby Snelling was shifted to the 15-day injured list. However, even though this injury hurt his short-term upside, his long-term value remains high, as this shoulder injury is not expected to be overly serious. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status as he could return to the bump before the ned of June, which could keep him in play for a first-half MLB debut. The 21-year-old missed the start of the Triple-A season due to an oblique injury but has been effective when on the mound, striking out 25 hitters over 18 2/3 innings. With a clear path to the majors still in play, White is a viable stash target for those in deeper 12+ team leagues with multiple N/A spots.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has yet to slow down at Triple-A Nashville and enters Week 9 as one of the top prospects to stash in all of fantasy baseball. In 2025, Lara was better known as a contact hitter, going deep just twice over a 136-game stint at the Double-A level. However, since moving up to Nashville, the young outsider has not only enjoyed more steady success but is beginning to showcase high-end power. Through his first 49 contests at the top club in the minor leagues, the 21-year-old has already gone deep seven times, while carrying a .333/.445/.494 line with a .939 OPS. During this stint, Lara has swiped 18 bags and has shown a strong eye at the dish, posting a 28:35 K:BB. Even though there is no clear opening to everyday at-bats on the MLB roster, his current trajectory could set him up for a first-half debut.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 25, 2026, 12:54 PM ET

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Hagen Smith continues to showcase high-end strikeout potential at the top club in the minor leagues. While Smith's overall production has remained far from consistent, the young southpaw has continued to miss bats at a high rate, which has caused his stash upside to gradually increase. The 22-year-old joined the White Sox with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and has quickly progressed through the minor leagues. Last summer, Smith spent his entire campaign with Double-A, where he struck out 108 hitters over 75 2/3 innings while holding a 3.57 ERA. However, during his first stint with Triple-A, Smith has posted a modest 4.54 ERA with a 47:27 K:BB over 33 2/3 innings. While his command needs to be stronger, Smith does not face much competition to earn a spot in the MLB rotation, which makes him worth closely monitoring in deeper redraft leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

May 25, 2026, 12:52 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Cole Payton's impressive speed gives him long-term dynasty upside, but fantasy managers will have to be patient as he works his way up a crowded depth chart. Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles also have Tanner McKee and Andy Dalton, leaving Payton in the fourth-string quarterback role. That's not good enough to make the 53-man roster, but if the Eagles enter the season with the Hurts/McKee/Dalton trio, they'll presumably push hard to keep Payton on the practice squad in a developmental role. Payton has a strong arm and ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash, but his accuracy is questionable, and it's clear that his legs offer more upside than his arm. Still, in an offense that loves to run the ball with Hurts and Saquon Barkley, there's a path to a meaningful role for Payton, especially as Dalton gets older and the Eagles are forced to decide whether McKee has a spot on the team long-term. If Payton plays well during training camp and the preseason, he could boost his stock in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Managers should consider rostering him before his price tag goes up. At the moment, he's a low-risk option, projecting as a fourth-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:46 PM ET

Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green finds himself in a very crowded position group, and he only has modest draft capital after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, his speed could help him carve out a role in Cleveland, despite the Browns already having Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. All of those existing quarterbacks have major question marks, and while Green won't be able to start over any of the three, his speed could get him occasional playing time in an offense led by head coach Todd Monken. Monken most recently was the offensive coordinator in Baltimore, where he worked with a similarly fast quarterback in Lamar Jackson. If Green, who ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash, can prove that his speed holds value in Monken's system, he could earn a roster spot and compete for a backup role long-term. In turn, that would allow him to carve out some dynasty value as a potential handcuff behind whichever the Browns choose to roll with -- presumably Watson short-term and Sanders long-term. Green currently projects as a fourth-round pick in rookie drafts in single-quarterback dynasty leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:46 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said the team is closely monitoring right-hander Logan Henderson's back tightness after his last start, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. The Brewers have yet to announce a starter for Wednesday's game against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, which would be Henderson's next turn in the starting rotation. "I think there's reason for concern, so we're going to keep a really close eye on it," Murphy said. The 24-year-old has been great for the Brew Crew this year in just five starts, going 2-1 with a 2.74 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 30 strikeouts in 23 innings, and he even threw five scoreless innings against the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in his last start before developing back tightness. If Henderson cannot pitch on Wednesday, there's a chance he could land on the injured list. It's unclear at this time who is a candidate to make a spot start for Milwaukee if Henderson doesn't pitch. Even though Henderson has been solid in his small sample size in 2026, he'll be a pretty risky fantasy starter this week if he's cleared to face the Red Birds.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern

May 25, 2026, 12:41 PM ET

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jack Endries finds himself in a favorable landing spot as he begins his pro career. Endries is a seventh-round pick out of Texas, where he caught 33 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns in 2025. Those aren't the greatest numbers, but he gained experience against top-tier defenses in the SEC, and he also had 623 yards back at Cal in 2024. From a developmental perspective, Endries is far from a lock to produce long-term, especially with seventh-round draft capital. However, the landing spot bodes well for his outlook. His opportunity to climb up the depth chart is as good as anybody's, as the Bengals' tight end room currently features Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Erick All (knee), Tanner Hudson, and Cam Grandy (chest). Gesicki is the No. 1 option here, but Endries could compete to be his backup early in his rookie season, with the potential to even more volume when Gesicki's contract expires after the 2027 season. Endries projects as a sixth-round pick in rookie drafts. At such a low cost, he's an intriguing draft target because of the Bengals' need for a tight end to establish themselve as a reliable threat on offense.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:32 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver CJ Daniels might not make an immediate impact in his rookie season, but he has the potential to contribute as a fantasy-relevant receiver long-term. Daniels is a sixth-round pick out of Miami, catching 50 passes for 557 yards and seven touchdowns en route to the Hurricanes' national championship berth. He's shown that he can contribute at a high level, but he's also on the older side for a prospect. Daniels played six seasons of college football, and he now heads to the NFL at 24 years old. The Rams' wide receiver room is top-heavy with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, leaving very few targets for players like Daniels, Jordan Whittington, Konata Mumpfield, and Xavier Smith. With that being said, Nacua and Adams are both in contract years, and it seems unlikely that the latter will return to the Rams in 2027. That means that Daniels could be competing for the opportunity to start alongside Nacua long-term. With high upside in dynasty leagues, Daniels is worth targeting as an early fifth-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 12:27 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is currently buried on the depth chart, but he has long-term upside as a potential handcuff option for Patrick Mahomes' fantasy managers. Nussmeier was projected as a mid-round pick, but he fell to the seventh, offering some value for the Chiefs. Adding him to the quarterback room also makes sense because Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL. While we expect Justin Fields to start Week 1 if Mahomes isn't ready to play, Nussmeier would open the year just one step away from the starting job. Plus, with a four-year rookie contract, the LSU product has the potential to back up Mahomes (and earn playing time if Mahomes gets hurt) for several years to come. Nussmeier is far from a perfect prospect, but the landing spot is terrific since the Chiefs have done a good job supplying Mahomes with weapons and a talented coaching staff. Dynasty managers in deeper leagues should consider stashing Nussmeier, who projects as a fifth-round pick in 2026 rookie drafts.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 25, 2026, 11:58 AM ET

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) has been taking live at-bats in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and is progressing toward a minor-league rehab assignment, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. Polanco remains on the 10-day injured list with Achilles soreness and a right-wrist contusion, and at this point, he has acknowledged that it is a matter of figuring out the amount of pain he can tolerate this year. The 32-year-old veteran Dominican infielder has been sidelined since the middle of April, but it appears that his return from the IL could be on the horizon if he can get cleared to play in rehab games soon. Polanco has power upside for a player eligible at second base in fantasy, but for a player with a lengthy injury history, managers will continue to find it hard to trust him. It's why he's only rostered in 24% of Yahoo leagues right now. He has gotten off to a bad start in his first year with the Mets in 2026, and he had gone just 10-for-56 (.179) with a homer, two RBI, and three runs scored in his first 14 games before getting injured.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton

May 25, 2026, 11:50 AM ET

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) has yet to start baseball activities, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Lindor has been sidelined since April 22 with a left-calf strain, and since he hasn't resumed any baseball activities, fantasy managers could potentially be without him for the rest of the first half of the 2026 season. The Mets won't have a timetable for his return until he resumes baseball activities. Although it's extremely frustrating for a Mets team that is looking at a lost season, the 32-year-old Puerto Rican infielder should remain rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues as a difference-maker in multiple categories when he's healthy. The five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger was hitting a disappointing .226 (21-for-93) with two homers, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two steals at the time of his injury, too. For the foreseeable future, Bo Bichette will continue to man the 6 in Queens in Lindor's absence, with Brett Baty seeing most of the starts at third base against right-handed pitchers.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton

May 25, 2026, 11:39 AM ET

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci has cooled off a bit recently at the plate, but fantasy managers targeting speed should still be considering acquiring him off the waiver wire. The 23-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has hit .233 (7-for-30) with an RBI, two stolen bases, six runs scored, three walks, and seven strikeouts in nine games since May 15, but he still holds a strong .300/.395/.357 slash line with a .752 OPS, four doubles, four RBI, five stolen bases, and 15 runs scored in 21 contests in May. Antonacci, a former fifth-round selection in 2024 out of Coastal Carolina, has only one home run and won't provide much pop for fantasy managers, but he has held his own in his first 35 big-league games in 2026. He's hitting .273 (30-for-110) with a homer, five doubles, two triples, 10 RBI, five steals, and 20 runs scored across his 132 plate appearances. Making him even more attractive in deeper leagues is the fact that he's eligible at second and third base, in addition to the outfield. He's also widely available in Yahoo leagues, as he's currently rostered in just 16% of leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 25, 2026, 11:27 AM ET

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday was rostered in most fantasy baseball leagues going into his third MLB season in 2026 before he suffered a fractured hamate bone in his hand back in February that required surgery. After multiple setbacks during his minor-league rehab assignment, Holliday didn't make his season debut until May 19. The 22-year-old former first overall pick is now rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues (42%), and he has yet to make a start against a left-handed pitcher since coming off the injured list. And in his first five games played this year, Holliday has gone 2-for-11 with a homer, two RBI, two steals, and three runs scored. The son of former MLB star Matt Holliday was a first overall pick for a reason, though, and he was three home runs and three stolen bases shy of a 20-20 campaign in 2025 in his first full year in the big leagues. The upside is evident, and Holliday should slowly start to be trusted in an everyday role once he's further removed from his hand injury. Once he starts to heat up, it might be too late to pick him up off the waiver wire.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference